School Resource Officers

Purpose

School Resource Officers (SRO) are important partners for our community in keeping schools safe and students on the right track. Lake Washington School District and the Redmond Police Department provide school resources primarily to Redmond Middle School, Rose Hill Middle School, and Redmond High School. Our SRO also provides resources to elementary schools within the City of Redmond, when needed. 

Officer Rebecca Atkinson

Officer Rebecca Atkinson is Rebecca AtkinsonRedmond's appointed School Resource Officer since October 2022 and serves elementary through high schools in the Lake Washington School District within the City of Redmond.

SRO duties include responding to calls related to students or the school campus and helping develop safety plans and drills. The SRO is also available to talk to students about important topics such as online safety and bullying. 

Officer Atkinson joined Redmond Police Department in 2008 as a patrol officer. She also worked as a detective. Prior to becoming a police officer, she taught 4th and 5th-grade elementary students. Officer Atkinson was born in England and moved to the United States with her family when she was 18. 

"I'm here as a community helper. I visit all the Redmond schools to ensure everyone is safe and to get to know our students and teachers. I enjoy working with LWSD staff and students as your School Resource Officer."